Cheese shops in Singapore for your artisanal cheese desires

Milk and cream are already delicious in their own right. But once they have been cured and fermented into cheese, a new world of flavours opens up. Think about soft, creamy brie and camembert, the salty twang of cheddar and parmesan, or the umami funk of blue cheeses like Roquefort and Stilton. Ahead, we spotlight 10 cheese shops in Singapore that celebrate and showcase the diverse flavours and varieties of cheese.

The Cheese Shop

The Cheese Shop specialises in fine cheese, wines, and food sourced from Europe and other parts of the world. Besides its online store, there are three locations you can physically pick up cheese from — Joo Chiat Road in the East, Tagore Lane in the North, and UE Square in the central area. Here, the range spans from hard cheeses like Applewood Smoked Cheddar from England to blue cheeses like Roquefort Janier from France. The picture above, for example, features The Cheese Shop’s bestselling truffle-infused cheeses.

The Cheese Shop has multiple locations in Singapore. Visit its website for more information.

The Cheese Artisans

The Cheese Artisans was started in 2012 as a cheese supplier to hotels and restaurants. The Cheese Artisans continue to import artisanal cheese made by traditional European farms that produce dairy products using time-honoured methods. Popular cheese on its website include Allgäuer Emmentaler AOP, Barber’s Vintage Cheddar, and Beaufort Été AOP 10 Months. While they opened their first store in 2016 in Bukit Timah, they’ve seen fully shifed their business to purely online while they reconceptualise.

Visit its website for more information.

Cheeselads

Cheeselads is the brainchild of Alfred Low and couple Leonard Teng and Chloe Lee. The millennial trio started the cheeseboard business in 2020 right as the nation went into the Circuit Breaker lockdown. Now, the brand retails over 170 types of cheese from across Europe and the USA, which you can purchase to enjoy at home or at their restaurant in Jalan Besar. One unique cheese found here that caught our eye is the goat cheese Apolline, which comes with a rind of edible flowers and a rose jelly centre.

Address:
117 Tyrwhitt Road, Singapore 207546

Opening Hours:
Mon: 4pm - 10:30pm
Tues: Closed
Wed to Thurs: 12pm - 10:30pm
Fri to Sat: 12pm - 12am
Sun: 12pm - 10.30pm

Visit its website for more information.

Gourmet Shop

Founded by French chef Julien Bompard and his wife Edith Lai, Gourmet Shop’s previous iterations were the now-defunct Le Saint Julien Restaurant, which ran between 2003 and 2013, and the La Fromagerie cheese retail shop. The specialty cheeses retailing at the Gourmet Shop include classic choices such as French Brie “Ermitage,” Camembert Vieux AOC, and Parmigiano Reggiano PDO. Ready-to-eat French meals are also available.

Gourmet Shop is available online.

Carv Artisanal Butchery

Some people don’t just head to the grocery store for cheese. They shop for meats, delicatessens, and other items to make a complete meal. And if you’re someone like that, you can head to Carv Artisanal Butchery in Ang Mo Kio. While it is a butchery, Carv offers a pretty well-stocked selection of cheeses ranging from brie and gruyere to cheddar and manchego. You can pick up a cheese and charcuterie board for parties, too.

Address:
Block 713A Ang Mo Kio Ave 6, #01-05, Singapore 561713

Opening Hours:
Tues to Sun: 11am - 7pm
Closed on Mondays

Visit its website for more information.

Jones The Grocer

Jones The Grocer was started in Australia and expanded to Singapore and parts of the Middle East. On our island nation, you will find Jones The Grocer at the Terminal 2 Departure Hall of Changi Airport. Once you’re there, pick the 2 Cheese Boards ($29.90) with Montgomery Cheddar and Brie de Meaux or 3 Cheese Boards ($39.90) with Brie de Meaux, Cropweel Bishop Shropshire, and Comté 30 Months. There is also a Cheese and Wine Night every Wednesday and Friday from 6pm onwards, where you can tuck into unlimited artisanal cheese and two hours of free-flowing wine and bubble for $88++ per pax.

Address:
Terminal 2 Departure Hall, #02-01 Singapore Changi Airport, Singapore 819643

Opening Hours:
Opens 24 hours

Visit its website for more information.

Little Farms

Little Farms’ mission is to inspire healthy, happy living, which means all their branded products are handpicked by the company by their trusted suppliers. This guarantees that their products are responsibly produced and made with all-natural ingredients, such as their cheese platters. Choose from an exquisite array of cheeses sourced from around the globe such as Camembert Cru Bertrand, Truffle Gouda, Gruyere Suisse and more! The Tanglin branch even has premium Japanese cheeses that are perfect for baking in the oven. Complete your platter with premium charcuterie such as Corsican Pepper Ham, Rosette Salami, Dry Mini Sausages and Pork Rillettes. Platters start from $66.

Little Farms has multiple outlets all over Singapore. Visit their website for more info.

This article was originally published on 14 Sep 2024 in Singapore Women’s Weekly with addition reporting by Her World.